The Daily Quiz for August 26, 2025

Ameliorate comes from the Latin word “melior,” meaning “better.” It’s often used in medical or social contexts.

The pattern relates items of clothing to the body parts they cover. A hat covers the head.

Peeps are primarily made of sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, with a small amount of marshmallow to give them their unique texture.

Fun fact: This practice dates back to ancient civilizations and was crucial in developing early trade routes.

The song was inspired by the lead singer’s brother, who was born in January.

Barney Rubble is Fred Flintstone’s loyal best friend and neighbor, known for his cheerful disposition.

Sebastian Bach was discovered by Jon Bon Jovi’s parents at a wedding where he was performing.

Wyoming granted women the right to vote in 1869, long before it became a state in 1890.

Dark matter makes up about 85% of the matter in the universe and about 27% of its total mass-energy content

The Kármán line is named after Hungarian-American physicist Theodore von Kármán and is often used to define the beginning of outer space.